It is a live event that includes session handouts, an interactive question and answer period, and access for an unlimited number of participants at each call-in site. However, only one site can be offered per registration. It is impermissible for an organization to purchase one registration and to operate multiple sites through an internal telephone system. During the live Audioconference participants will be able to ask questions and make comments. The Audioconference faculty has agreed to take follow-up questions via email. Only HIPAA Summit Audioconferences offer 17 types of continuing education credit that can be applied for and approved online. HIPAA Summit Audioconferences are simple, accessible, cost effective and reach a broad audience locally.

• To provide an overview of the HIPAA Administrative Simplification Act law and rules regarding transactions and data code sets, privacy and security
• To assess the applicability of the HIPAA Administrative Simplification Act law and rules to employers, including self-insured employers, METs, MEWAs, union trusts etc.
• To analyze whether and how employer-related organizations must file the CMS Administrative Simplification Act extension form
• To identify HIPAA covered entities and their business associates in the employer and employee health plan contexts
• To suggest HIPAA and ERISA compliance strategies for employers and related entities
• To present practical case studies of employer strategies in HIPAA implementation and compliance.

Chief Executive Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Information Officers and Chief Financial Officers, Privacy Officials, Security Officers, Compliance Officers, Legal Counsel, Patient Account Managers, Billing Staff and Information Services Staff.

All Faculty Materials will be Posted on the HIPAA Summit Audioconference website: http://www.HIPAAAudioconferences.com/hipaaaudio20020612 in downloadable PDF Formats.